📅 Date: August 14, 2025
A group of five masked thieves stormed into Menashe & Sons, one of Seattle’s oldest family-run jewelry stores, and carried out a lightning-fast robbery.
- The thieves used bear spray to disable a security guard and a Taser to threaten staff.
- In under 90 seconds, they smashed display cases and grabbed high-value diamonds, watches, and custom jewelry, worth an estimated $2 million.
- Surveillance footage captured the entire heist, showing the group’s coordination and speed.
- The robbers fled in a stolen vehicle, which was later found abandoned in White Center, just south of Seattle.
🔍 Police Investigation
- Seattle Police say this robbery appears highly organized and may be tied to regional crime rings known for targeting luxury retailers.
- Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and working with the FBI’s organized retail crime task force.
- No arrests have been made yet.
🗣️ Community Reaction
- Jeffrey Menashe, the store’s owner, called it “heartbreaking,” emphasizing that the business has been a trusted neighborhood staple for over 50 years.
- Many locals expressed shock, noting the store’s deep roots in West Seattle and its history of supporting community charities.
